My new job gives free bus passes. The busses have racks on the front for bikes, so you can multi-mode commute.
Previously I was going thru 1 tank of gas a week driving to work most days.
Using the pass, I've gone two weeks and not used up 1/4 tank yet.
Pretty cool....
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06-16-2007, 02:59 PM #1
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Bus/Bike vs. Car for $$$
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06-16-2007, 04:13 PM #2
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That's AWESOME!
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06-16-2007, 05:33 PM #3
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Boy, the more I hear about this job, the better it gets.
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06-17-2007, 02:20 PM #4
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It's amazing how much you can save by using a bike (or bus/bike with a free pass).
If I use my car to commute to work it costs about £30 a week ($60) just on fuel alone. If I take a taxi to and from work £65 ($130)
Just taking the bus would be £12.50 ($25). Using the bike £0
There are a lot of unwanted, unloved bikes out there - go on give a bike a good home
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06-17-2007, 06:11 PM #5
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Sounds like a really great job with fantastic fringe benefits. More money for fun & bike clothes, etc.. or maybe a new bike.
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06-17-2007, 06:16 PM #6
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I've bought 3 new bikes and 1 used bike in the last year. I can't be buying any more!
Now it's time for Ortlieb classic roll-top panniers, and a pannier/backpack converter, and another Brooks B67 saddle, and a few cases of Clif Bloks, and some more wool (mmmm, Surly wool jersey!), and some bright bike lights, and....
But maybe I should pay my Visa off first? Naw...."If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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06-19-2007, 02:09 PM #7
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very cool. I'm seriously jealous of the bus pass. I'm working on lobbying for the same at my company but it is slow going so far. Still, the bus to work is reasonably cheap (when I use it anymore). I haven't filled up my gas tank since March? February? I forget.
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